Mississippi agricultural producers who lost property due to recent natural disasters may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) physical loss loans. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers these low-interest loans to agricultural producers in Wilkinson County, the primary damaged area, who incurred losses caused by a tornado that occurred on April 7, 2019. Approval is limited to applicants who suffered severe physical losses only, including the loss of buildings and livestock. Applications are due Dec. 30, 2019.

“Mississippi’s hardworking ag producers feed our neighbors, the nation and the world,” said State Executive Director Robert Carson. “When they suffer losses because of extreme weather, helping them get back on their feet is important. We encourage those affected to reach out to their local USDA Service Center to apply for these emergency loans.”

Producers in the contiguous Mississippi counties of Adams, Amite and Franklin, along with Concordia, East Feliciana and West Feliciana parishes in Louisiana, are also eligible to apply for emergency loans.